Arizona Voters Strongly Support the Protection of National Monuments
In a recent survey, Arizona’s residents have expressed a strong desire for the preservation of national monuments within the state. This poll, conducted by the environmental organization Grand Canyon Trust, highlights the significance of public lands to the people of Arizona.
The survey, which gathered responses from 500 registered voters in Arizona, revealed a consensus regarding the importance of public lands. Participants asserted that the government bears the responsibility to safeguard these natural treasures. As pollster Anna Greenberg noted, “And one of the things that we’ve seen consistently throughout all of this research is that public lands and their natural beauty are really an essential part of identity in the West.”
Moreover, the poll indicated strong support for tribal involvement in the stewardship of ancestral lands. An overwhelming 85% of respondents were in favor of the establishment of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’itah Kukveni monument. Although President Joe Biden officially designated this monument in 2023, environmental advocates were unable to prevent the activation of a uranium mine within its bounds.
Amber Reimondo from the Grand Canyon Trust commented on the political landscape, suggesting that any attempts by former President Trump to reverse these protections would likely not resonate with Arizona voters. She stated, “While it’s possible, I think it’s easy to say that any possible action against Baaj Nwaavjo national monument would be really political and not serving the interests of voters in Arizona.”
The survey’s findings come with a margin of error of 4%, underscoring the strong and clear message from Arizonans about the value they place on their public lands.
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